The name of the school was chosen by a poll of Bessemer students and residents. It received 1,981 votes to 671 for "Marvel City High School" and 665 for "Bessemer Millennium High School". Four respondents wrote in "Jess Lanier High School".

References

Nance, Rahkia (October 17, 2008) "Bessemer school board approves the name Bessemer City High School for future school." Birmingham News